Percutaneous transcatheter aortic valve replacement induces femoral artery shrinkage: angiographic evidence and predictors for a new side effect

ConclusionsPercutaneous TAVR induces an angiographically detectable CFA lumen reduction. Such findings call for further studies assessing clinical impact of this phenomenon and open the door for further refinements of the TAVR access management aimed at preserving vessel integrity.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - October 25, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Osama Shoeib, Francesco Burzotta, Cristina Aurigemma, Lazzaro Paraggio, Fausta Viccaro, Italo Porto, Antonio Maria Leone, Piergiorgio Bruno, Carlo Trani Tags: VALVULAR AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES Source Type: research